India's Year-End Travel Boom: Early Bookings & Experiences Soar

• Indian year-end travel demand is surging, with early bookings up 25% and December 2025 expected to be a blockbuster month.
• Confirmed December flight bookings jumped 20-25% year-on-year, driven by earlier planning (booking window up 10-15%) for better prices.
• Travellers prioritize experience-led holidays, with a 24% increase in searches for adventure and cultural tours over standard itineraries.
• Domestic travel trends show Rajasthan and Kerala bookings soaring 35%, while Kashmir declined 15%; winter getaways are also highly popular.
• The report indicates a strong finish to the travel year, with optimism for 2026, reflecting a shift towards purposeful, experience-first travel.

Why It Matters: India's travel boom reflects strong consumer confidence and evolving preferences.